The Best Question EVER!

I am proud to tell you that Sager asked the best question ever when he asked Mark, "Do you want that iPhone?"

There were many good questions today (thank you to the students who asked the questions and who participated in Mark's presentation) . . . but Sager's question captured the essence of a journalism or mass media student. It shows you're paying attention, it shows you're thinking, and it shows you are "hungry." Employers like to see those qualities. They want to see that you know what you want and you're willing to ask for it.

I'm bringing this to your attention because stepping out, or stepping up, and asking a question like that (you can't be timid and ask that kind of question) is exactly how people can get ahead. Or how they get unexpected news. Or a surprise. Or a gift.

Imagine if Mark had said, "No, and here it is; it's yours just for asking." I've seen that happen. In fact, I've given away products from the stage in very similar scenarios. I explained that a book "unlocked" secrets to "marketing" and when an audience member said, "Can I have that book?" I couldn't resist rewarding him just for asking, and I gave it to him.

Similarly, asking questions like that -- bold questions -- is how you get people to tell you information that they weren't planning to share with you or anyone else. A bold question will catch them off guard. No one expects someone to ask, "Can I have that?" or "Will you tell me the secret?" -- which is what a bold question does.

So good for you, Sager! Stepping up, stepping out, and being bold will help you get a job (and other good things in life).